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Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay

9.319 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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Paul LatoSanta Maria Valley, Central CoastChardonnay
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Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

Paul has such a rich yet elegant style. Like a dialed back Marcassin with a bit more detail.

Paul has such a rich yet elegant style. Like a dialed back Marcassin with a bit more detail.

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2014
Jayme Henderson-Steese
9.2

Grassy, sweet-tart vanilla on the nose with an almost identical conformation in the palate. Lean with bright citrus-driven acidity. I tried it six months ago, and there was much more apple and was much rounder. Still great!

Grassy, sweet-tart vanilla on the nose with an almost identical conformation in the palate. Lean with bright citrus-driven acidity. I tried it six months ago, and there was much more apple and was much rounder. Still great!

1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2013
Bill Bender
9.2

Fresh, lively and clean. A whole lot to like here. The oak is totally under control, very well balanced and just loads of minerality.

Fresh, lively and clean. A whole lot to like here. The oak is totally under control, very well balanced and just loads of minerality.

Oct 11th, 2016
George Chen
8.3

Sierra Madre...who thought it?

Sierra Madre...who thought it?

Jan 1st, 2015
Steve Steese
8.9

Is in a weird phase from having just tried it a few months ago...rich apple fruit has given way to tart citrus, and showing more vanilla than before...strange?

Is in a weird phase from having just tried it a few months ago...rich apple fruit has given way to tart citrus, and showing more vanilla than before...strange?

Dec 3rd, 2013
DAG
9.3

A real treat at the American Wine Dinner #SFA #TOT16

A real treat at the American Wine Dinner #SFA #TOT16

Jan 9th, 2016
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC
8.6

Rich but well balanced with a long, lingering pleasantly nutty character.

Rich but well balanced with a long, lingering pleasantly nutty character.

May 22nd, 2015
Steve Anderson
9.2

Always a favorite.

Always a favorite.

Apr 4th, 2015
Michael Horkay
9.4

Wente clone Chardonnay. Golden and barely hitting its stride. Deep grapefruit flavored underpin this gorgeous wine.

Wente clone Chardonnay. Golden and barely hitting its stride. Deep grapefruit flavored underpin this gorgeous wine.

Mar 16th, 2015
Areta May

Acidic, apple with citrus notes. Leisurely but strong finish ?

Acidic, apple with citrus notes. Leisurely but strong finish ?

Jan 30th, 2015